Nathaniel Morton Elementary School serves 493 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Nathaniel Morton Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nathaniel Morton Elementary School's student population of 493 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
493 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Nathaniel Morton Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Nathaniel Morton Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#758 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%

Hispanic
9%
22%

Black
2%
10%

White
84%
57%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathaniel Morton Elementary School's ranking?
Nathaniel Morton Elementary School is ranked #758 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Nathaniel Morton Elementary School?
493 students attend Nathaniel Morton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Nathaniel Morton Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nathaniel Morton Elementary School?
Nathaniel Morton Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nathaniel Morton Elementary School offer ?
Nathaniel Morton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nathaniel Morton Elementary School part of?
Nathaniel Morton Elementary School is part of Plymouth School District.
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